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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,075 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across the United States, Canada, and internationally, updated daily.

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3,075 grants found

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Litter Reduction Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in eligible locations for programming that helps to reduce litter and prevent illegal dumping. Funding is intended to promote, improve, and increase litter reduction opportunities. Eligible proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 198130

Grants to Ohio Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio community agencies for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities related to historical preservation, including internships, property renovations, guideline development, training, and programs that benefit underserved or un...

GrantWatch ID#: 200191

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Transportation Entities for Rail Freight Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, transportation organizations, railroad companies, and others for activities that improve railroad freight infrastructure. Funding is intended to build new infrastructure or improve the existing system. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 205143

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to those addressing mental health, food and nutrition, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 216422

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for technology and broadband-based activities that will have a long-term impact on the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221156

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Crime Data Accuracy Research

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for research on the accuracy of crime data. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify common inaccuraci...

GrantWatch ID#: 230446

Agreement to a USA IHE Consortium for Research on Transportation Safety for Tribal Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE partnering with a consortium of academic, tribal, and community entities to conduct research on transportation safety improvements for Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230896

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Abandoned Mine Hazards

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to mitigate hazards related to abandoned mines in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231605

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to develop local capacity to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Funding is intended for initiatives to reduce hazardous fuels, increase training and education, complete assessments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231607

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

Grant to a Texas CBO, Nonprofit, or Agency for Outpatient Services for People with HIV

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grant to a Texas CBO, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity to provide outpatient services to low-income people with HIV. Funding is intended to administer federal and state funds and to provide health and support services to people in East Texas who are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231710

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Waive Fees Related to Public Ev...

Deadline: 08/29/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other entities in which the City is a member, to offset the costs associated with community events. Funding, in the form of fee waivers, is intended to assist with events open to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174519

Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for K-12 Programs and Activities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for activities and programs benefitting students in grades K-12. Funding is intended for a range of services and programs that the state government requires local educational a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146474

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Horticultural Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program and project support, research, matchin...

GrantWatch ID#: 168986

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Healthcare in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve access to medical and dental care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance healthcare for underserved residents and rural areas. The goal of the grant program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173044

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Agencies for Community Revitalization Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon government agencies for community revitalization projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 197007

Grants to New Jersey Government and Law Enforcement Agencies to Purchase Gear

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to New Jersey state and local government correctional and law enforcement agencies to enhance the availability of protective equipment for personnel. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of protective body armor and related safety equipment for tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209847

Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers, staff members, and administrators to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve educational goals and support qualified projects that lack sufficient funding and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 221859

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible locations to promote tourism. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to improve the visitor experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231101

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Horticultural Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado government agencies and nonprofit organizations for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital and matching grants, but other program...

GrantWatch ID#: 231629

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Businesses Competing for Transportation Contra...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, or transportation-related organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states attempting to compete for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231749

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Strengthen Transportation Industry Businesses

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA transportation-related organization, nonprofit organization, or IHE for technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states competing for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231751

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Small Transportation Industry Businesses

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories transportation-related organization, IHE, or nonprofit organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states competing for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231755

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects focusing on youth, education, critical needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 141675

Grants to Arizona Agencies for Planning Activities to Enhance Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Arizona government agencies for projects that help to preserve the quality and safety of local water resources. Funding is intended for planning activities to investigate the causes of pollution, suggest solutions to these problems, improve green infrast...

GrantWatch ID#: 142191

Grants to Maine Local Governments, Tribes, and Regional Councils for Storm Resilience

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maine municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments,...

GrantWatch ID#: 143194

Grants and an Award to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and an award of $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that improve dental care for underserved residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide direct services to residents and acknow...

GrantWatch ID#: 144864

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preventative Social Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 146014

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies to Prevent Crime and Drug Abuse

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, associations, and government agencies for programs that address safety issues and drug abuse in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-registration form before applying. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 146671

Grants to Maryland Local Jurisdictions and Nonprofits to Foster Cultural Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations for activities to foster cultural heritage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects such as educational programs, events, tours, exhibits, planning, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146971

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and tribal organizations to provide arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts activities, arts education, and programs c...

GrantWatch ID#: 147837

Grants to Connecticut Arts Nonprofits and Municipal Arts Departments for Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments for general operating support. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to be flexible and give the grantee the abi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153666

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Recycling Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, schools, and school districts for recycling and waste reduction initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for source reduction activities, purchasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155247

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to support projects and institutions that offer important community services in eligible locations. The Foundation has a preference for projects that are innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 158924

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, including schools and municipalities, for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Past grants have funded medical equipment, food banks, fire departments, ambulance services, youth programs, and solar energy pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160440

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...

GrantWatch ID#: 163802

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/21/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit conservation organizations and county agencies for environmental conservation projects. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to preserve and protect horticultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 164476

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Grants to Wyoming Local Governments and Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming qualifying local governments and nonprofit organizations for economic development activities benefiting local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit low- and moderate-...

GrantWatch ID#: 172047

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, tribes, and community groups for projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172545

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government units for programs that benefit communities and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for special projects, general assistance, existing program support, or s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174179

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Eligible focus areas include health, youth, the environment, recreation, education, economic development, and leadership development. Funding is intended to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174642

Grants to Virginia Agencies to Increase the Reporting Capacity of Local Fire Departments

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Virginia jurisdictions and localities for upgrades to existing hardware or for the acquisition of personal computers or tablets. Funding is intended to offset the start-up costs associated with participating in the statewide fire incident reporting progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174659
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